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M5 3SJ

Chancel Avenue

Ordsall

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Detailed insights for M5 3SJ

Overview

Postcode M5 3SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ordsall ward of Salford in the North West region, and forms part of the Ordsall East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 99% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ordsall East is £42,022 per year. The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Ordsall Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
74.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Ordsall East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,880 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ordsall East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 0.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

74.8%

Approximately 74.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Ordsall East is £42,022 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from M5 3SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ordsall East near M5 3SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M5 3SJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Anchorage (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Salford Quays (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M5 3SJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOrdsall ParkMediumWalking directions to Ordsall Park
0.1 miRegent SquareSmallWalking directions to Regent Square

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
1,787.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
0.55(-99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
194
64.24%
African
41
13.58%
Other Asian
12
3.97%
Other White
10
3.31%
Other
8
2.65%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
88
38.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
23.38%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
48.15%
Other social rented
36
26.67%
Owns outright
12
8.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.89%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.67%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Ordsall

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£162K – £273K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Ordsall area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £505,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ordsall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced24£270,250£287
Semi-Detached7£255,000£352
Flats65£210,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ordsall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£140,000
2017£209,750£143,000£179,000
2018£185,000£150,600£285,000
2019£181,000£173,000£163,500
2020£253,428£170,625£202,500
2021£250,000£179,000£333,000
2022£220,950£212,000£240,000
2023£195,267£214,000£260,000
2024£232,000£215,050£255,000
2025£221,480£252,500£274,000
2026£250,000£264,000£253,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ordsall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ordsall.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£165
2017£313£220£192
2018£333£236£278
2019£341£231£190
2020£356£282£215
2021£361£235£295
2022£381£306£262
2023£359£359£265
2024£359£414£318
2025£350£334£288
2026£335£355£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ordsall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ordsall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M5 3SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 202528, Chancel Avenue, Salford, M5 3SJTerracedFreehold£170,000
21 Feb 202510, Coronation Street, Salford, M5 3RWTerracedFreehold£269,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 170, Olivia Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TRFlatsLeasehold£130,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 155, Olivia Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TRFlatsLeasehold£88,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 144, Rosalind Court, Asgard Drive, Salford, M5 4TGFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the M5 3SJ postcode area, located within Ordsall East, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M5 3SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryPrimrose Hill Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryOasis Academy MediaCityUKAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M5 3SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M5 3SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLittle WaitroseSalford, M5 4TSWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miSainsbury's100 Regent Road, Salford, M5 4QUWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miLondisOldfield Road, Salford, M5 4NEWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miCo-op FoodOrdsall Lane, Salford, M5 4UBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisons Daily98 Phoebe Street, Salford, M5 3PHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Salford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,635
Band B£1,907
Band C£2,180
Band D£2,452
Band E£2,997
Band F£3,542
Band G£4,087
Band H£4,904

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M5 3SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martyn Stockley

Ordsall - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Rebecca Long-Bailey

Salford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSalfordE08000006
Parliamentary ConstituencySalfordE14001459
WardOrdsallE05013028
ParishSalford, unparished areaE43000160
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ordsall EastE02006962
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Salford 036AE01033993
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M5 3SJ

Is M5 3SJ (Ordsall East) safe?

The area around M5 3SJ records about 1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M5 3SJ?

The median sale price around M5 3SJ in Ordsall East is £250,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M5 3SJ?

There are 13 schools close to M5 3SJ, including Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), St Joseph's RC Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy MediaCityUK (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M5 3SJ?

The closest station to M5 3SJ is Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink), about 665 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M5 3SJ?

M5 3SJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,880 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M5 3SJ (Ordsall East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Salford covering M5 3SJ is Rebecca Long-Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martyn Stockley (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.